Considering the winner was likely to end up winning the Region 7-3A title and both teams were ranked in the state's top five, Friday’s showdown between Dyersburg and Covington in Dyersburg generated a lot of pre-game hype. It was as billed, filled with big plays by both squads and a come-from-behind rally by the Chargers. In the end, though, defeat was snatched from the jaws … [Read more...] about Covington coach J.R. Kirby on controversial loss: ‘We’ll see Dyersburg again’
Covington takes care of Ripley to remain undefeated
Covington and Ripley have a long history of battles pitched across the Hatchie River. Last Friday was no different on Covington Athletic Field as the Chargers started fast but slowed down, allowing the Tigers to stay in the game before finally posting a 30-20 win Region 7-3A win. “I am happy for the win,” said head coach J.R. Kirby. “Ripley played hard, they exposed some of … [Read more...] about Covington takes care of Ripley to remain undefeated
Covington High volleyball, cross country off to fast starts
The Covington Lady Charger volleyball squad keeps piling up the wins. They are 10-3 overall and 4-0 in District 14 AA play. Covington dropped Bolivar on Sept. 7, blanking the Lady Tigers in three sets, 25-9, 25-15 25-7. The Lady Chargers recorded 31 aces and 19 kills in the match. Charleigh Cole led the way with 12 aces. E J McCalla had 6 aces, Madie Rose 2, Gracyn Ramsey 3 … [Read more...] about Covington High volleyball, cross country off to fast starts
Tipton County Staff Sergeant jumps with Army’s Golden Knights
His mom, Teresa Duvall of Covington, calls him an adrenaline junkie, but U. S. Army Staff Sergeant Justin Allen Brenner, is just carrying on the family business… albeit, with a little more flair. Growing up Brenner knew he was destined to join the military. His beloved grandfather, Brian Gibbs of Drummonds, was a 26-year Navy veteran, serving during Vietnam and on two aircraft … [Read more...] about Tipton County Staff Sergeant jumps with Army’s Golden Knights
Covington routs North Side, will not play Friday because of Millington COVID issues
[metaslider id=9435] “We knew that North Side had good kick returners, so we planned to kick the ball hard on the ground," said Charger head coach J.R. Kirby Friday's home opener vs. Jackson North Side. It worked better than he thought. Covington took the opening kickoff and converted two fourth downs en route to a 71-yard scoring drive capped off by Jamarion Dowell’s first … [Read more...] about Covington routs North Side, will not play Friday because of Millington COVID issues
Munford wins M & M Bowl for sixth straight season
[metaslider id=9424] There was a time the annual M & M Bowl between the rival Munford Cougars and Millington Trojans was the first game of the season. Then it moved to early September and now the showdown along Highway 51 has managed to be the second contest for both teams each year. So another aspect that has become a tradition of the rivalry is injures. The Cougars … [Read more...] about Munford wins M & M Bowl for sixth straight season
Awesome Women celebration celebrates Hattye Yarbrough on her 100th birthday
On Wednesday more than 50 women and men gathered to honor five new inductees during the 4th annual Tipton County’s Awesome Women Luncheon, held at the Tipton County Museum, Veteran Memorial and Nature Center in Covington. The annual event began in 2017 and is officially known as the Hattye T. Yarbrough Women’s Appreciation Luncheon and is sponsored by the Association … [Read more...] about Awesome Women celebration celebrates Hattye Yarbrough on her 100th birthday
T-County Clay Busters bring home another state title
June 25 wasn’t just any normal lazy summer Friday for T-County Clay Busters, a local chapter of the Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program. The co-ed team, comprised of fifth through 12th-grade students from Atoka, Brighton, Munford and Covington, were heading to Nashville for the state championships in trap shooting. The rookie squad of five - Daegan Hatch (score 80), Cash … [Read more...] about T-County Clay Busters bring home another state title
